Starting/Stopping Instructions - MTD PRO MP426CS Operator's Manual

SECTION 5: STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide
exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make
sure you are in the starting position when
pulling the starter rope (Fig. 9). To avoid
serious injury, the operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting.
To avoid serious personal injury, ensure any
Add-On being used is installed correctly and
secure before starting the unit.
Starting Instructions
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to
Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline.
Refer to Fueling the Unit.
3. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON ( I )
position (Fig. 10).
IF COLD... For cold weather conditions (below 40°F),
flip the Cold Weather Start Lever (Fig. 11) down to the
start/closed position and continue to step 4. DO NOT
flip this lever down if the temperature is above 40°F.
4. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in
the primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 12). If you can't
see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as
many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it.
5. With the unit in the starting position, do not
squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 13). Pull the starter
rope out a short distance, until you feel some
resistance. This is usually around 2-4 inches. Then
pull the rope smoothly and briskly. Repeat this 5
times. The engine should start.
IF ENGINE STARTS AND WEATHER IS COLD...
(below 40°F), flip the Cold Weather Start Lever back
up to the run/open position.
6. If engine starts, squeeze the throttle control to warm
up the engine for 15 to 30 seconds. In cold weather,
let the engine warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
IF...the engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF...the engine stops while you are squeezing the
throttle, go back to step 4.
Stopping Instructions
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the
engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.
Applications
As a trimmer:
• Cutting grass and light weeds
• Edging
• Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.
Start/On ( I )
Cold Weather
Start Lever
(Fig. 7)
Starter Rope
Throttle Control (Squeezed)
10
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle
Control
Fig. 10
Run/ Open
Cold
Weather
Start Lever
Close/ Start
Fig. 11
Primer
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Bulb